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Volunteer work is important not only to individuals but to Canadian society as a whole. A 2010 study by Statistics Canada reveals some thought-provoking facts about volunteering. Ages 15-24 represent the highest percentage of volunteers (at 58%). Close to one-half of Canadians volunteer. 1.1 million full-time equivalent jobs are represented by volunteering annually. Single Canadians, […]

More than 35 million people around the world are currently displaced from their homes because of war, conflict and persecution. World Refugee Day, June 20, 2014, brings attention to the plight of these vulnerable people. Over 100 countries around the world will participate in social events, campaign for refugee rights and use social media to […]

“Having my daughter was a life-changing event for me,” says Blake. “Being a parent is rewarding, but also complex and challenging. I welcomed the extra help, guidance and support The Salvation Army offered me.” In centres such as Ottawa, Winnipeg and Calgary, Salvation Army parenting programs are not only lifelines but resource and service centres. […]

According to cbc.ca, a family on a healthy diet can expect to pay $2,000 more a year for food than those who eat less nutritious meals. With the rising costs of essential needs such as food and shelter, eating healthier can tax an already tight budget. The Nutritious Food Basket (NFB), a survey tool that […]

May 29, 2014, marks the 100th anniversary of Canada’s greatest maritime tragedy, the sinking of the Empress of Ireland near Rimouski, Que. Of the 1,477 passengers, only 465 survived. The Salvation Army lost more than 100 members, including its senior leadership and most of its national band. The tragedy has never been far from the […]

According to CBC News, the enrolment of Aboriginal women in trade schools is on the rise. While this is positive, the women face significant barriers to entering the trades. One factor is childcare, because Aboriginal women have children at younger ages and another is that a lot of the native community doesn’t have drivers’ licenses. […]

Based on surveys filled out by most of the approximately 600 residential shelter facilities in Canada, a Statistics Canada study found that on a given night, about 3,300 women across the country were sleeping in shelters to escape abuse. Shelters are more than a safe place to stay. They provide vital services and resources that […]

Food insecurity is not as simple as being hungry. It’s more about fear of not having enough to eat and the tough reality that you might have to skip a meal. Food bank use is higher than before the recession. In fact, in 2013, nearly half of food banks in Canada reported an increase in […]

It’s spring cleaning time, an opportunity to take stock of what you have, get rid of things you don’t need and organize what is left. Rather than throwing your unwanted items in the trash, consider donating them to The Salvation Army. When you donate to The Salvation Army you not only give back to the […]